William Edwin McGhee
William Edwin McGhee
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Newcomer Funeral Home - AkronWilliam McGhee Obituary
William Edwin McGhee, 69, of Uniontown, passed away on November 15, 2025. He was born on December 8, 1955 to the late Otis and La Verne {Douglas} McGhee.
Bill is survived by his loving son William; sisters Tracy and Kim.
Bill was rough around the edges, but was one of those people you couldn't help but love. He was an incredibly talented mechanic, and loved most anything that would go fast. Bill was admired and respected by many, especially his son, Will, and he will be deeply missed by all those that love him.
There is no better time to celebrate Bill's life than on his birthday, December 8th, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305. Per his wishes, there will be no public service. To share a memory of Bill or leave a special message for his family, visit the guest book below.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
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Celebration of Life
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home
131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305
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